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    • 7 Nov 2024
    • 5:30 PM
    • 8 Nov 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa: 4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, 35226
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    Join us for the JASA 35th Anniversary Celebration Dinner & Business Forum!

    毎年、アラバマ日米協会(JASA)は、アラバマ州内外の会員やゲストが集まり、交流し、食事を楽しむ特別なレセプションとディナーを開催しております。このイベントでは、アラバマ商務省による日本企業の表彰やサミュエル・ウルマン賞の授賞式に加え、ゲストスピーカーによる講演も行い、日本とアラバマの長きにわたる友好関係を祝います。さらに、翌朝にはビジネスフォーラムを開催し、ゲストスピーカーがアラバマ州でのビジネスに関する貴重な情報や最新の動向を共有します。

    皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。


    JASA CELEBRATION DINNER

    Each year, the Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) hosts a special dinner to celebrate and network with our members and guests. This year’s dinner will feature keynote speaker Camille P. Dawson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. We'll recognize new and expanding Japanese companies making a significant impact in Alabama and present the 2024 Samuel Ullman Award to an individual dedicated to strengthening the Japan-Alabama relationship.

    Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

    Location: Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

    4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226

    Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

     - Registration begins at 5:00 PM

     - Reception at 5:30 PM

     - Dinner & Program at 6:30 PM

    Dress Code: Business Attire


    Dinner Ticket:

    JASA Member:

    Individual Ticket: $150 / Table: $1,200 (up to 8 seats)

    Non-Member:

    Individual Ticket: $175 / Table: $1,400 (up to 8 seats)



    JASA BUSINESS FORUM

    The following morning, our Business Forum will offer valuable insights from guest speakers and opportunities to engage with industry leaders. This year’s guest speakers include Hiro Kagohashi, Executive Vice President of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing; Mark Moore, General Manager of Topre America Corporation; David Sides, International Trade Manager at the Alabama Department of Commerce; and Kiyoshi Tanigawa, Executive Director of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) USA. They will share their perspectives on conducting Japanese business in Alabama from both Japanese and local viewpoints, as well as provide an overview of the current and future Japan-Alabama business relationship.


    Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

    Location: Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

    4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226

    Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

     - Registration begins at 7:30 AM

     - Buffet Breakfast at 8:00 AM

     - Program at 8:30 AM

    Dress Code: Business Attire


    Forum Ticket:

    JASA Member:

    Individual Ticket: $65 / Table: $500 (up to 8 seats)

    Non-Member:

    Individual Ticket: $75 / Table: $600 (up to 8 seats)


    ACCOMMODATION

    A limited number of hotel rooms will be available at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa for November 7th at a discounted rate. Please visit the customized link to book your rooms.

    Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

    $279.00 USD plus tax per night

    Last Day to Book: Friday, October 23, 2024


    SPONSORSHIP

    All sponsorships offer various levels of exposure, including visibility at the event, in print, and across our social media platforms and website.

    • Platinum $10,000One premier table for 8 at the Celebration Dinner, One premier table for 8 at the Business Forum
    • Dinner Gold $5,000One premier table for 8 at the Celebration Dinner
    • Dinner Silver $2,500Preferred seating for 4 at the Celebration Dinner
    • Dinner Bronze $1,000Preferred seating at the Celebration Dinner (tickets not included)
    • Dinner Partner $500
    • Forum Gold $2,500One premier table for 8 at the Business Forum
    • Forum Silver $1,000Premier seating for 4 at the Business Forum
    • Forum Bronze $500Preferred seating at the Business Forum (tickets not included)
    • Forum Partner $250

    For more details, please see 2024 Annual Dinner Sponsorship Packages.pdf

    If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Rio Nunley, JASA Assistant Director, at officemanager@jasaweb.org.


    REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

    If you wish to purchase multiple types of tickets, please select one type at a time. Choose the "INVOICE ME" option and click the "NEW REGISTRATION" button to add another ticket type.

    Online payment is available for individual tickets. For table purchases, please send a check made payable to "Japan-America Society of Alabama" to 2081 Columbiana Road #10, Birmingham, AL 35216. For any inquiries, contact us at officemanager@jasaweb.org.


    See our full event page here for photos and details from last year's events.

    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • JASA Office (WORX BHM): 2081 Columbiana Road #10 Birmingham, AL 35216
    • 10
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    Join Us for Our November Kayoubikai: Onigiri Action!

    What is Onigiri Action by Table for Two?

    TABLE FOR TWO USA (TFT) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to addressing global food imbalances through a unique meal-sharing program. During the Onigiri Action campaign, from October 3 to November 16, 2024, when you post a photo of onigiri (rice balls) on social media with #OnigiriAction or on their global campaign site, their partners will donate to provide 5 school meals to children in need around the world! [More Info]

    To support this campaign, we’ll be making onigiri and sharing photos on JASA's social media! Whether you’re a JASA member or new to our community, everyone is welcome!

    Please RSVP to secure your spot, as tickets may sell out quickly.

    • 17 Nov 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Bessemer Civic Center: 1130 9th Avenue Southwest Bessemer, AL 35022


    The Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation invites you to the 2024 Alabama Asian Cultures Winter Festival: "Drums Across Asia," taking place on November 17, 2024, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.

    Enjoy Asian artistic performances, a variety of delicious savory and sweet Asian foods, and vendors showcasing unique Asian merchandise. Enjoy dessert from food trucks outside!

    Admission is $20, which includes tokens for 3 food samples and 2 drinks. Purchase tickets here. For updates, visit their Facebook page.


Kayoubikai (火曜日会)is our monthly outing to a local Japanese restaurant. Held on one Tuesday of every month, Kayoubikai is an opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests, practice Japanese, and stay connected with other JASA members. While membership is not mandatory to attend the event, we encourage registering for individual membership to support JASA and stay involved with our events!



Each year, the Japan-America Society of Alabama hosts a special reception and fundraiser to allow our members and guests from all over Alabama to gather, network, and dine with a special program to celebrate the JASA community.

Our 2024 Annual Celebration Dinner and Business Forum will be held at Birmingham Ross Bridge in November. Stay tuned for more information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities!



Each year, we celebrate with food, crafts, performances, and other activities at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Japanese Garden to welcome the Spring. Join us in April 2023 for Hanami (flower viewing) in Birmingham! Cherry Blossoms, or sakura (桜、さくら), only bloom for a few weeks each year.  In Japanese culture, sakura represent mortality and remind viewers of the beauty and transience of life. Thousands of people flock to parks in Japan to see the blossoms. Come see our Birmingham cherry trees while they are in bloom!

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officemanager@jasaweb.org

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2081 Columbiana Rd #10

Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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